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18 October 2026

Australia wins the toss and decides to bowl in the second cricket test against South Africa

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Australia wins the toss and decides to bowl in the second cricket test against South Africa

Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss Sunday and decided to bowl against South Africa in the second cricket test. Australia w ...

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